Prescription Drug
Transcript: These barbiturates are all in pill or tablet form. Benzodiazepines are also CNS depressants, and are used to treat conditions like panic attacks, stress, and sleep disorders. Kinds of Opioids Fentanyl - 80-100 times more powerful han morphine Oxycodone - muscle relaxation; twice as potent as morphine; high abuse potential Codeine - Less potent than morphine Methadone - used to treat opioid addiction and pain; Easy to overdose when abused Stimulants are also usually taken in pill or tablet form. Common names for these stimulants are... Sleep medications, also CNS depressants, are used to treat sleep disorders, but are often abused as "date rape" drugs. General Effects Opioids are painkillers prescribed by doctors. They are similar to heroin, and due to their method of administration, injection, they often cause the transfer of AIDS/HIV How people get these drugs into their bodies varies mainly by the type. Despite having a common method of administration, most of these drugs can be administered in a variety of ways CNS (Central Nervous System) Depressants are used as sedatives/tranquilizers and help with anxiety and sleep problems Stimulants induce both intoxicating and detrimental health effects. Intoxication Effects - Feelings of increased energy, mental alertness Potential Health Consequences - changes in blood pressure, reduced appetite and weight, nervousness, insomnia, seizures, heart attack, stroke Stimulants speed up the central nervous system, helping people treat their ADHD, sleep disorder narcolepsy, and obesity. Prescription stimulants are similar to Methamphetamine. General Effects of Stimulants Official names Amytal Nembutal Seconal Phenobarbital Ambien Sonata Lunesta Xanax Valium ProSom People suffer an increased risk of respiratory distress or even death using opioids with alcohol. CNS Depressants Prescription Drugs are just as dangerous and addictive as many illegal ones. Abusing them is extremely detrimental to one's health, and even when they are prescribed, they should only be used in their recommended quantities. Mixing Opioids Methods of Administration Opioids induce both intoxicating and seriously detrimental health effects. Intoxication Effects - Pain relief, euphoria, drowsiness,sedation, weakness, nausea, impaired coordination, confusion, itching, sweating Potential Health Consequences - slowed or arrested breathing, lowered pulse and blood pressure, tolerance, addiction, coma, death Stimulants Biphetamine Dexedrine Adderall Concerta Ritalin Amphetamines are a kind of stimulant that cause... Rapid breathing, loss of coordination, irritability, restlessness, panic, hallucinations, aggressiveness, tolerance Methamphetamine, or meth, is an amphetamine. Uppers, bennies, black beauties, crosses, hearts, LA turnaround, speed, truck drivers, the smart drug, MPH, R-ball, vitamin R Specific Effects CNS depressants induce both intoxicating and seriously detrimental health effects. Intoxication Effects - Sedation/drowsiness, reduced anxiety, feelings of well-being, slurred speech, poor concentration, confusion, impaired coordination and memory Potential Health Consequences - lowered blood pressure, slowed breathing, addiction Street Names Downers, barbs, reds, red birds, phennies, tooies, yellows, yellow jackets, roofies, A-minus, zombie pills, candy, tranks, sleeping pills Types of Stimulants CNS Depressants Phenethylamines have different effects from an amphetamine. These effects include an increase or decrease in blood pressure and digestive problems. Mixing CNS Depressants Opioids Opioids Some prescription Stimulants are... CNS Depressants are usually taken in pill or tablet form Opioids are most well known for being injected, similarly to how heroin is used. Barbiturates, a type of CNS Depressant specifically cause euphoria and respiratory problems, in addition to their intended purpose of pain relief. CNS Depressant Drug Names Opioids are especially dangerous when mixed with alcohol or depressants Stimulants Prescription Drug Abuse General Effects Specific Stimulants Kinds of CNS Depressants Methadone, Morphine, Codeine, Fenatyl These categories include many drugs, such as... Vicodin OxyContin Opana Darvon Dilaudid Demerol Lomotil